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How To Defend Against Fraud Charges

Fraud is a serious crime that needs to be defended if wrongly charged. Especially in Canada, the penalties for a fraud charge can be quite harsh, which can make it difficult for you to defend against them. <br>However, mistakes and misunderstandings can lead a person to fraud charges. Therefore, one needs to be aware of how to defend against such charges and how to keep yourself safe from harsh punishments.<br>

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How To Defend Against Fraud Charges

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  1. How To Defend Against Fraud Charges

  2. Introduction Fraud is a serious crime that needs to be defended if wrongly charged. Especially in Canada, the penalties for a fraud charge can be quite harsh, which can make it difficult for you to defend against them. However, mistakes and misunderstandings can lead a person to fraud charges. Therefore, one needs to be aware of how to defend against such charges and how to keep yourself safe from harsh punishments.

  3. Mistake Of Identity Hasty investigation can often lead to the wrong results, and if you are charged with a crime that has nothing to do with you, your attorney can consider it as a mistake of identity and will seek to prove that you have an alibi for the crime.

  4. Lack Of Fraudulent Intent Another way to defend against a fraud charge is to argue that you were unaware that your actions were fraudulent or dishonest. You can also say that you were unaware of the act that might lead to fraud, so you cannot be conducted of this particular offence. However, this defensive measure might not always work, especially if you were reckless or wilfully blind to a certain fact. In such cases, a powerful lawyer can help you overcome some situations.

  5. The Victim’s Consent You could not be charged with a fraud-related crime if the alleged victim consented to your actions. Whether it was a business or a person who permitted you to do whatever you are accused of, this can be a great defence to the charges against you. Your actions might be ill-advised, but it doesn’t mean that a victim has complete control over you and can charge any fraud-related crime against you because they were equally involved in that crime.

  6. Conclusion A fraud charge can put great penalties and punishments on you for a lifetime. The situation can get even more difficult if you find it hard to find justice in your country. Hiring a professional lawyer for fraud charges can help you get out of those charges as soon as possible using various defensive measures.

  7. What To Do When Charged With A Criminal Felony In Alberta?

  8. Get in touch with a Team of Criminal Defence Lawyers Immediately! If you’re in Edmonton, contact Slaferek Law to schedule a free consultation!

  9. Contact Us 780-851-8726 contact@slafereklaw.ca www.slafereklaw.ca

  10. Thank You

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